Packaged in pastel green and perfectly creamy on the outside, the real value is on the inside: fennel is a great source of plant-based iron, aids in digestion, and is a traditional remedy for upset stomach, indigestion and gas.
The anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain, found in pineapple, also boosts healthy digestion breaking down plant and animal proteins so they are better absorbed by our guts.
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Ingredients
Aim for organic.
3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/3 cup chopped fennel bulb (sometimes called anise at the supermarket)
handful of frozen green grapes
handful of fresh spinach
1/2 an avocado
1/2 a lemon, peeled and no seeds
1 Tbsp hemp hearts
1 1/2 cups filtered water, or more as needed
Blend until smooth. Savour one sip and you’ll be sold.
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